The word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning “public work or work done on behalf of the people.” Liturgy always referred to an organized community. A work, then, done by an individual or a group was a liturgy on behalf of the larger community. Cole Arthur Riley is the creator and author-itary genius of Black Liturgy and in this episode, she and your hosts discuss the importance of community, across time and space. 

"Artistic Activism is a dynamic practice combining the creative power of the arts to move us emotionally with the strategic planning of activism necessary to bring about social change.

Art and activism do different work in the world. Activism, as the name implies, is the activity of challenging and changing power relations. There are many ways of doing activism and being an activist, but the common element is an activity targeted toward a discernible end. Simply put, the goal of activism is action to create an Effect. Artistic Activism is a practice aimed at generating Æffect: emotionally resonant experiences that lead to measurable shifts in power." | Center for Artistic Activism 

Join us for this conversation between the illustrious Danielle Coke and your hosts, Stew & Modi on the power of creating art that moves in this moment. As always, we find ourselves weaving through resilience and joy in this AMAZING SEASON PREMIERE!

We're glad to be back and glad to have you at the table. 

"There's a reason why the first thing we often ask someone when we meet them, right after we learn their name, is "where's home for you?" or "where are you from?" We ask, not just to place a pushpin for them in our mental map of acquaintances, but because we recognize that the answer tells us something important about them." Join us, your hosts Stew & Modi, for this important and comforting conversation about what home means to us, especially at this moment.